
How to Reduce Stress in High Conflict Divorce
Civil litigation can be extremely stressful for the parties. Domestic relations cases may be the most heated of all, given the subject matters involved, like children. We've found that, in a significant number of divorce cases, one (or sometimes both) of the parties suffer from some emotional malady. This can translate into the person exhibiting extremely unhealthy and toxic behaviors (raging at opposing or third parties, harassment via telecommunications devices, fueling unn


What is Spousal Support in a Divorce?
“Spousal support” has replaced “alimony” in the state of Ohio. Spousal support refers to the monthly payments made from one spouse to another during or after a divorce. The purpose of spousal support is to allow a spouse who is financially unable to support him/herself after a separation or divorce to receive money from the other spouse, who is in better shape financially. Since spousal support is based on income and resources, not gender, either spouse can be ordered by the


Divorce: Temporary Restraining Orders on a Party’s Assets
A Temporary Restraining Order (“TRO”) is a court order that prohibits one or both of the parties from doing certain things while the case is pending. A TRO is usually issued at the beginning of a case, generally attached to the complaint, and stays in effect until it is either modified by the court or the case ends. Either party may request a TRO or a court may issue a mutual TRO, generally at the beginning of the case. A mutual TRO restrains both parties, unlike a TRO sough